This article includes sample answer on the IELTS cue card topic:
Describe a Neighbor You Like
You should say:
- Who this neighbor is
- How long you have known him/her
- From where he/she is
and explain why you like this neighbor.
Sample Answer: Band 8+
I reside in a tiny compound with a few other neighbors, but Max is the most fascinating; he is very nice and useful, always prepared to help anyone out of any difficult problem at home. He is a mid-thirties single electrical engineer who is mature and responsible.
He was very nice and hospitable when I first met him when I moved in two years ago; he even volunteered to help me clean up my new apartment and replace the lights and a faulty kitchen tap for me. I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle this. I was ecstatic since this was someone I had only recently met, and his friendliness was amazing. He fascinates me because he is humble, exceptional, and soft-spoken.
Max was not left out when I was planning my birthday party last month; as usual, he handled almost every aspect of the day; he made arrangements with the caterer in charge of food and drinks; I was awestruck when the caterer informed me that he had already settled the bills for food and drinks; no one had ever done that for me, and it meant a lot to me that a neighbor could go to such lengths to make me happy. Fred, another of my neighbors, subsequently told me that Max does the same thing for everyone on their birthdays, except when he is out of town.
Follow-up Question : Part 3
Do you think neighbors are important?
Yes, the importance of neighbors cannot be overstated. I agree that there is no such thing as an island. You may not be best friends with your neighbors, but in an emergency, you will definitely need them.
How do you believe people’s relationships with their neighbors have changed now that most people watch a lot of TV?
A television can be found in almost every home. However, this is the twenty-first century, and times are changing; people now prefer to stay indoors, spend time with their families, and watch television programs. They do not make time to interact with their neighbors unless it is absolutely necessary. They’ll say it keeps the compound calm and prevents unneeded squabbles and turmoil. To some extent, this is correct.
